Greater Crested Tern
Thalasseus bergii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalasseus-bergii"></birdfyi-bird>The Greater Crested Tern (Thalasseus bergii) is a bird species in the family Laridae (gulls & terns), within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 71.6 cm and a weight of 367.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Greater Crested Tern, 43–48 cm, is the largest crested tern of the Indo-Pacific, breeding from South Africa to Japan and Australia. Yellow-green bill, prominent black crest, grey back. Colonial breeder on sand islands; plunge-dives for fish. Partially migratory; disperses across Indian and Pacific Oceans.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.6 cm | 28.2 in |
| Weight | 367.75 g | 12.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25-30 days. Fledging: 38-40 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Laridae (Gulls & Terns) |
| Genus | Thalasseus |
| Species | Thalasseus bergii |
Distribution
Greater Crested Tern has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Laridae family